- Build to rent (BTR), known elsewhere as multi-family residential, is a class of real estate assets encompassing institutionally
owned residential buildings, where individual units are rented to residents rather than sold to individuals (as in the traditional
build to sell (BTS) model). - The cash flow from such projects differs substantially from traditional BTS as revenues flow throughout the life of the
project rather than being received up front, while the owner faces maintenance and staffing costs. - BTR sector is a nascent sector in the Australian commercial property market as tax incentives in the residential property
market have historically favoured capital gains over income. However, BTR is expected to take off with the market to grow
nearly tenfold in the next five years. - The Australian market could absorb much more than this given affordability issues, projected population growth and the current
diffuse ownership structure of residential property. These factors could form the basis for the market to sustain high levels of
growth for several years.
Build-To-Rent in Australia
Jake McKinnon • 07/06/2022
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